Halloween Happening!
Erlanger Branch Library, 1992 Kenton Lands Road
Thursday, October 20, 7-8 pm
Ghosts and goblins are invited to have a hauntingly good time at the Library. We’ll share some scary stories, create an edible Halloween craft and play games for prizes.

Campfire Stories
Durr Branch, 1992 Walton-Nicholson Road, Independence
Friday, October 28, 7-8:30 pm
Mosey on up to the campfire for a night of spooky stories, s’mores and popcorn.

Zombies
Covington Branch, 502 Scott Boulevard
Saturday, October 29, noon-8 pm
The Zombie Outbreak Film Fest will run from noon to 5. Little Zombies and their walking dads and momsters are invited for an afternoon of games, crafts and zombie makeup from 3 to 5 p.m. The Zombie Walk and costume contests will begin at 5. The teen only Zombie Prom will run from 6-8 p.m. Permission slips required for the prom.

Seth Longland (Adult Programmer at the William E. Durr Branch) visits Fox 19 to show us how to make bacon wrapped dates stuffed with ricotta and goat cheese. Watch the clip here.

Interested in how to make other delicious and decadent hors d’oeuvres? Attend our cooking program:

Let’s Get Cooking

Celebrations and parties abound this time of year, so come out to the William E. Durr Library to learn some simple and delicious hors d’oeuvres for any season! We’ll be making Bacon Wrapped Dates, Prosciutto and Melon, and Deviled Eggs with a Smoky Twist.

Eight-year-old Noah Sheppard’s voice is strong and steady as he reads a story to Grace, a 13-year-old poodle. Grace lies quietly next to him, Sheppard’s arm drapes over her, resting gently against her gray curly fur.

Grace is one of several dogs that visited with STEAM Academy students on Nov. 20 through the Kenton County Public Library’s Puppy Tales program. The program is for children in grades kindergarten through grade six and occurs at various times at all three library branches.

“The program is important for many reasons,” said Jenny Schwartz, William E. Durr Branch children’s programmer and school coordinator. “Studies show that allowing children to read to a dog can reduce anxiety and lead to improved behavior, attendance and confidence as well as reading skills.” Continue Reading the Article…

Background:

Puppy Tales began in 2006. It takes place at each branch of the Kenton County Public Library.

The Erlanger branch hosts Puppy Tales the third Sunday of the month; Covington the first Sunday of the month; and the Durr branch every Tuesday in the months of January, March, May, September and November. Those interested in joining should register at each branch.

• Erlanger Children’s Department, 859-962-4003

• Covington Children’s Department, 859-962-4077

• Durr Children’s Department, 859-962-4032

The library is looking for more dogs for the program. Contact your branch for more information.

Covington Library Stats & Stories – Snapshots of the revitalization of Covington Library One Year Later

The Covington Library is one of those unique places. Smack in the center of an urban renewal. It’s one of the few places in Northern Kentucky where you can see people struggling to survive sitting next to a Federal judge. All are welcomed, none are judged. This month marks one year since the Covington Library has been fully operational after a 24 month expansion and renovation. A few questioned the need for expansion; citing books were a thing of the past. That couldn’t be further from the case. Since 2013, the Covington Library has seen a tremendous amount of use and has radically impacted the community and the people it serves.

The following is a brief snapshot on how the Covington Library remains relevant not only by providing books, materials and services, but also by being a critical part of the Northern Kentucky Community.

Stats and stories

The Kenton County Public Library records statistics on the fiscal year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the following calendar year. Here is a look at the statistics for the Covington Library for July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014:

Circulation of items for adults: 413,076 (up 31%)
Circulation of items for children: 92,461 (up 25%)
Overall circulation of items including books, movies, music , magazines and more: 505,537 (up 29%)
1,618 programs for adults, teens and children were offered including computer classes, book discussions, job skills education, storytimes, literacy enrichment and more. 37,595 people attended these programs.
Volunteers contributed 2,516 hours to the Covington Library, a value of $45,061.56
Staff answered 136,104 reference questions.
From July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014, 407,516 people visited the Covington Library.

Dan Knecht of Covington, Kentucky can trace his family roots back to the 1600’s. “I was what you would call an old folks child, always hanging around our elderly family members and learned a lot from them.” Knecht has been working on his family tree for more than 30 years. He credits the Kenton County Public Library for giving him some of the tools and resources needed in his search.

The Kenton County Public Library wants to remind everyone that the holidays are a great time to connect with family members and start writing down their family history. “Many people really don’t think about how much information their grandparents or other elderly family members have until it’s too late,” said Elaine Kuhn who oversees the Library’s Local History and Genealogy department. “We want to encourage people to take a few minutes during the holidays to reconnect with their family members and ask about their history. Should you or anyone else in your family want to get started tracing your family heritage, having this information will make the initial search much easier.”

While it may be overwhelming to think about how to get started, Mr. Knecht suggested doing a few simple things to get started. “In addition to talking to your relatives, you’ll want to look through family documents and photos.” Mr. Knecht states he was given hundreds of postcards that were a great source of information. “The postcards not only had beautiful pictures on them, the written part would sometimes offer insight into other family members. For instance, in one postcard there was mention of a baby being born. You can look up the birth records around that time and match the last names and this […]

Monstober Ages: 3 – 10 Friday, October 17, 4:30 pm-5:30 pm It’s time to get your spook on at a wicked and wickedly cool monster event. We are going to read monster stories and make an inspired craft. Have a snack and play games to turn October into Monstrober, a rip roaring Monster Fest. Come if you dare! Registration required, (859) 962-4003. Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road

Acclaimed children’s and young adult author Jacqueline Woodson will be speaking at the Covington branch of the Kenton County Public Library Friday, January 24 at 4:30 p.m. Woodson has won the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement, the Newbery Honor Medal (3), the Coretta Scott King Award, the National Book Award, the Caldecott Honor Medal and the Parents’ Choice Award. Her work includes the award-winning “Coming On Home Soon,” “Locomotion,” “If You Come Softly,” “Our Gracie Aunt,” “This Is the Rope,” “Hush,” “Miracle’s Boys” and many others.

Ms. Woodson’s discussion is free and open to all. Limited parking is available for free on the Library’s lot. The Covington Library is located at 502 Scott Boulevard. Call (859) 962-4060 for more information. For more information on Ms. Woodson visit her website at http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com.

Oct. 10, 2013
Ghosts, goblins, princesses, cuddly little creatures and witches will fill the Kenton County Public Library over the next few weeks. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, stories of a haunted Cincinnati, classic monster films, a haunted house and a costume parade are just a few of the programs being offered this month. Each branch offers scary and not-so-scary events for children, adults and teens.

Covington Library

Haunt Your Library Contest

Grades 1-6

Sept. 9-Oct. 11

Enter an original poem or tale in the Library’s annual spooky writing contest. Winners will be announced and awarded prizes on Oct. 18. Winning stories will be featured in the Community Press. Submit entries to writingcontest@kentonlibrary.org. Entries must include child’s name, age, address, phone, email address, school and grade level. Include a photo if possible.

Classic Monster Films

Adults and Teens

Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-4

“The Wolf Man” will be shown at 1 p.m., followed by “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave.”

Zombie Prom

Grades 6-12

Saturday, Oct. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Dance with the undead at the Teens only DJ dance party. Costumes appreciated, prizes awarded. Permission slips required for this after-hours event.

Favorite Book Character Day!

Ages 5-12 and a parent

Saturday, October 26 from 2-3 p.m.

Come to the Renovation Celebration event dressed as your favorite book character to celebrate books, libraries and reading! Attend storytime, make a craft, enjoy refreshments and parade around our new building.

Costume Contest

Adults

Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6-7 p.m.

Give your costume a test run and celebrate Halloween at the Library. Contestants must be 18 or older. Registration required. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Must be present to win. No inappropriate costumes please. Categories include: Scariest, Funniest, Best Book Character and Best Overall.

Ghosts, goblins, princesses, cuddly little creatures and witches will fill the Kenton County Public Library over the next few weeks. The Rocky Horror Picture Show, stories of a haunted Cincinnati, classic monster films, a haunted house and a costume parade are just a few of the programs being offered this month. Each branch offers scary and not-so-scary events for children, adults and teens.

Covington Library

Haunt Your Library Contest

Grades 1-6

Sept. 9-Oct. 11

Enter an original poem or tale in the Library’s annual spooky writing contest. Winners will be announced and awarded prizes on Oct. 18. Winning stories will be featured in the Community Press. Submit entries to writingcontest@kentonlibrary.org. Entries must include child’s name, age, address, phone, email address, school and grade level. Include a photo if possible.

Classic Monster Films

Adults and Teens

Saturday, Oct. 12 from 1-4

“The Wolf Man” will be shown at 1 p.m., followed by “Dracula Has Risen from the Grave.”

Zombie Prom

Grades 6-12

Saturday, Oct. 19, 7-9 p.m.

Dance with the undead at the Teens only DJ dance party. Costumes appreciated, prizes awarded. Permission slips required for this after-hours event.

Favorite Book Character Day!

Ages 5-12 and a parent

Saturday, October 26 from 2-3 p.m.

Come to the Renovation Celebration event dressed as your favorite book character to celebrate books, libraries and reading! Attend storytime, make a craft, enjoy refreshments and parade around our new building.

Costume Contest

Adults

Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 6-7 p.m.

Give your costume a test run and celebrate Halloween at the Library. Contestants must be 18 or older. Registration required. Winners will be announced at 7 p.m. Must be present to win. No inappropriate costumes please. Categories include: Scariest, Funniest, Best Book Character and Best Overall.